Cheers re plaque ... i was thinking 'is this a ringer!!!' If you could send me a pic of the plaque thingy be MOST grateful!!

Will get the rust sorted asap... as want a mint car... and for the money i can grab it for - even with a bottom end rebuild (if needed one day) ill be happy.

Gearbox was done at a local garage they use .. warranty just run out on it. Tho car has done about 500 miles since it was serviced in July at subaru main dealer. Servicing is a mix of main dealer and scooby clinic.